Best Putter

**Smallfry** · December 1, 2006

Im probably going to be picking up a new putter sometime before next golf season. Right now im using an old Mizuno Tour Action 930 and im looking for something a little more modern.

I have been looking at the Oddysey's mainly, but what do you guys think are the best feeling putters out there these days? Any brands you have had some great success with?

A Cameron is probably out of the question as I dont want to spend more than a couple hundred bucks tops.

Any suggestions?

jdub123 · December 2, 2006

You should definately check out the Odyysee White Hot XG P.M.
It lines up like a dream and feels even better. The price is reasonable, and the putter rolls just as good as a Cameron.

**gas_can** · December 2, 2006

Im probably going to be picking up a new putter sometime before next golf season. Right now im using an old Mizuno Tour Action 930 and im looking for something a little more modern.

Smallfry,

Be careful to match your stroke with the correct putter style. People with a straight back straight through, ala Pelz stroke, tend to fit better into face balanced mallets or center shafted blades. The more arced your stroke is, the better you will fit into a putter with more toe hang. With that said, the new Odyssey White Hot XG putters combine phenomenal feel, quality, and a low price together in a wide variety of styles and necks. Pick the one which suits our eye and stroke the best, and watch the putts start to fall.

**Smallfry** · December 2, 2006

Great thanks for the suggestion guys!. I'll definitely check out that putter.

Any other suggestions? Are the YES! putters any good at all?

**muskegman** · December 2, 2006

Great thanks for the suggestion guys!. I'll definitely check out that putter.

Retief Goosen thinks Yes! putters are pretty good. I think he won his U.S. Opens with a Tracy and has it in the bag again. I see a bunch of them on LPGA Tour events as well. I've been using a Yes! Olivia for a long time and it rolls the ball great, has adjustable weighting, and is easy to line up. Not sure the cost for the Yes! putter line but they are worth the investment.

There are a ton of great putters out there and each of them has good qualities. Putters are so personal. TaylorMade makes AGSI Insert putters which are very popular and for good reason. The price is pretty good too. Odyssey Golf makes a ton of options and they are very reasonably priced compared to some others. I'm not terribly excited about insert putters for some reason but they do the trick for a lot of people, pros included. Bottom line: you want something that rolls the rock for you. That's why getting out and trying a bunch is always the best way to decide. Happy hunting.

**allin** · December 2, 2006

[QUOTE=gas_can;35407]Smallfry,

Be careful to match your stroke with the correct putter style. People with a straight back straight through, ala Pelz stroke, tend to fit better into face balanced mallets or center shafted blades. The more arced your stroke is, the better you will fit into a putter with more toe hang.

I agree with this advice but would add one thing. The feedback from insert putters is much different than all metal putters. Cast putters like the original Pings are firmest, I prefer something in between, a putter made out of soft carbon steel without an insert. Of the insert putters I prefer the Taylor made agsi ones. Modestly priced lots of different styles.

**Smallfry** · December 3, 2006

Thanks for all the info guys. I ended up heading to golftown today and hitting a bunch of different putters. I was having the most success with the center shafted models. I was hitting everything from $100 putters to $350 putters.

In the end I was sinking the most puts using the Odyssey dual force 2 /cs. The insert on the dual force wasnt as soft as the White Hot XG which I liked, because I felt better feedback with it.

I hit a few of the Yes! putters as well, and liked them, but didnt get much time to really hit many puts with them.

I still want to check out some of the Taylor Mades as well, but at least I now have an idea of what im looking for.

So thanks again guys! You got me pointed in the right direction.

**warbirdlover** · December 3, 2006

I just hit every Odyssey 2-ball putter they had today and the White Hot XG with the normal heel shaft position and mallet (not blade) style stood out above the rest. The XG insert is really the nicest feel I've found in a long time. I picked this one after I drained about five straight ten footers in the store. Nothing else came close. I also found a 34" shaft works better for me then the 35" I've been playing all these years. Every "good" golfer at work now has a 2-ball putter (I don't know if I'm included) which says something about them. You look on the LPGA and it's more rare to see someone NOT using one then using one. Jim Furyk is using one and look at all there are on the Champion tour. Something to be said about this design. (I also didn't like the new one with the "ring" on it).

December 3, 2006

I'm sure it's a matter of personal taste in the end, but the Odyssey White Steel #2 is a pretty smooth putter (and is also in my bag.) I feel like the solid click of the little milled aluminum insert gives me a sense of confidence that I've just hit the exact sweet spot on the putter face. The alignment marks are also very reassuring in the fact that if you align them up with the cup, the ball is going to go right where you pointed it (assuming you read the green correctly!)

**Smallfry** · December 3, 2006

I didnt hit any of the white steels today.

I'll have to give them a try next time im there. It sounds like the type of putter that would work for me.

Thanks!

Caveman_Nick · December 3, 2006

I didnt hit any of the white steels today.

You can get one of the Scotty Cameron putters on Ebay (Futura Phantom) Putters on ebay in your price range. I have one of the mallot putters, really nice soft feel.

**Smallfry** · December 3, 2006

I actually had the chance to buy a Scotty Cameron Futura (not phantom) last night for about $100+shipping, but I missed the opportunity.

Im kinda kicking myself now, but I have never hit one and didnt know much about them so that kept me from snatching it up.

I have read good things about the RED X as well as the Phantom, maybe i'll have to give those a look as well.

Thanks!

**Shigeki** · December 5, 2006

Since there are so many models and manufacturers out there, personal preference would be the key. However, I just saw the new Nike Unitized line of putters, and I would recommend giving those a look-see. I myself would buy the "retro" model that they are offering, but will have to check others who've been making putters for a while like John Byron, TP Mills, Bettinardi, Tad Moore & Kevin Burns. Hope the info helps...

Caveman_Nick · December 7, 2006

I actually had the chance to buy a Scotty Cameron Futura (not phantom) last night for about $100+shipping, but I missed the opportunity.

There is a review of this putter on this site The guy rexiewing replaced his Red X with it.

FosterPann · December 7, 2006

For what it's worth I use a Cameron Studio Style Newport 2.5. Before getting it, I was very reluctant to spend so much on a putter but I'm glad I did. I won't say it's transformed my putting but it's made a big difference and really is worth every penny. Importantly I now love my putter and look forward to using it - not the case before. That change in mindset alone can work wonders.

Caveman_Nick · December 7, 2006

For what it's worth I use a Cameron Studio Style Newport 2.5. Before getting it, I was very reluctant to spend so much on a putter but I'm glad I did.

Funny thing a very good golfer I knew a long time ago said to me. He saud that people never seemed to have a problem spending over $400 on a driver to swing 13 or so times a round, but for whatever reason were reluctant to spend money for a putter that they would use an average of about 40 times a round.

I bought a nice putter and never looked back :lol:

FosterPann · December 7, 2006

[QUOTE=Caveman_Nick;35711]Funny thing a very good golfer I knew a long time ago said to me. He saud that people never seemed to have a problem spending over $400 on a driver to swing 13 or so times a round, but for whatever reason were reluctant to spend money for a putter that they would use an average of about 40 times a round.[QUOTE]

Well, I am also glad I did I forked out, and I think the above statement is very true. It seems that when it comes ot the quest for extra distance, all logic goes out of the window and $400 suddenly seems fantastic value for five more yards on your drive.

***iacas*** · December 7, 2006

There is a review of this putter on this site

Yes, then I went back to the Red X because it felt a tad softer. And it's got a shorter shaft.

Then both were replaced by the Detour.

Sign In

Best Putter

Recommended Posts

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Guest

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Link to comment

Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

Create an account

Sign in

Topics Being Discussed Right Now on The Sand Trap

TST Partners

Posts

Important Information